Fuel Sender (Contact plug removal & Whole unit removal)

Having issues with my fuel gauge and went to check the fuel sender contact plug for any corrosion, could I get the damn thing off. Nope.
30 minutes later I eventually figured it out. You guys probably already know how to do this but I didn't.
Here's a guide for people like me. Not for the super clever people who already knew how to do this.

The fuel sender unit is found under the rear seat on the drivers side.
There is a black round cover protecting the inside which just screws off. Very stiff so give it some wellie.

The next shot is what's underneath.

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If you have the correct tool to undo the retaining thread, so much the better.
I don't so will have to whack it with a hammer and blunt chisel.

I'll allow more time to do this than today and will add to this guide when I do. :)
 
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I did this last week.....yip, it takes a good few whacks with a hammer and soft chisel to get the sender unit top turning, make sure you clean the top first, I had to do two of these to check that the sender units were working ok..........On one of the A2s I have the beeper is sounding on half tank but ok on the other....so swapping them from one car tert tother ruled a problem with the senders. when you put the top back on and start to tighten it, look out for a small arrow on the screw top and on the plastic surround, they will marry up when its fully home.
 
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I did this last week.....yip, it takes a good few whacks with a hammer and soft chisel to get the sender unit top turning, make sure you clean the top first, I had to do two of these to check that the sender units were working ok..........On one of the A2s I have the beeper is sounding on half tank but ok on the other....so swapping them from one car tert tother ruled a problem with the senders. when you put the top back on and start to tighten it, look out for a small arrow on the screw top and on the plastic surround, they will marry up when its fully home.
Thanks for the advice.
I’m also glad I made the guide as I’ve only just got round to doing this as I had to fix the suspension first and had forgotten how to get the bits off.
I’ll post pictures of the rest of the guide in a week when I get back from the UK.
 
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